Survived

[mmerriam]

The reading went reasonably well last night. About two dozen people turned out, which made me feel warm and happy. I did not pass out and I did not throw up and no one threw rotten produce, so all in all I'd say it was a success. I started out nervous, but when everyone laughed at the right spot in the first story, it helped me settle.

According to reports, most people seemed to enjoy the two completed stories I read ("Over the Bridge" and "Out Among the Singing Void") and a couple of people wanted to hear the rest of the Dark Rapunzel piece once I'm ready to share it.

Over pizza at Dulano's, the editor of Tales of the Unanticipated expressed interest in seeing "Out Among the Singing Void" during the next reading period.

This morning while careswen was getting ready for work, we talked about a problem in "Over the Bridge" near the end of the story. I agree with the thing careswen pointed out, so it looks like yet another rewrite is in the works. Fortunately, what we agreed on was that I took something out of the first draft that needs to be in, replacing something later in the story.

Thank you everyone who came out last night (you know who you are). Thank you all so very much.

Now I'm going to take my sore throat and do some much needed housework before our fun-packed weekend begins.

In Peace
Michael

ETA: As my wife pointed out, if you are interested and want to read more of my work, you can from my website:

http://home.mn.rr.com/mmerriam/

Comments

[songwind.livejournal.com]

Sorry I missed it. Sick kiddos and wifes don't make for trips to Minneapolis. :/

[akillianna.livejournal.com]

you did wonderful!! I was so impressed, i wished i could have stayed for pizza and chat afterwards.
Damion enjoyed your readings too, even though he was squirmy all evening.
You are talented; i look forward to reading/hearing more of your work.

[hilarymoonmurph.livejournal.com]

I wish that I could have made it... Especially, since I lobbied Eric to get you your reading...

* Grumble *

I'm glad that it turned out lovely. Big hugs!

Hmm

Plug Plug Plug

[careswen.livejournal.com]

If anyone wants to read more of Michael's work, be sure to check out his website! There are links to a handful of his published stories.

http://home.mn.rr.com/mmerriam/

[allochthon.livejournal.com]

You did great!

I lied, though. I had read "Out Among the Singing Void." That's OK, it was great to hear it, too!

I too am sorry I had to leave before Pizza!Beer! Next time! =)

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad it went well, and you lived through it. ;)
When you do a tour of New England, I'll be there. :)

[aliettedb.livejournal.com]

See, it didn't go too badly :)
And congrats on hooking the attention of the editor of TOTU!